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Ris Lacoste, 2025 RAMMYS Honor awardee Linda Roth, and Restaurants Association of Metropolitan Washington President and CEO Shawn Townsend during the second annual RAMMYS Honors on July 1 at the Schuyler at the Hamilton Hotel in Northwest D.C. (Courtesy of RAMW)

2nd Annual RAMMYS Honors Celebrates Trailblazers in the Restaurant Industry, Highlights Power of Hospitality

by Micha Green July 4, 2025July 5, 2025

The second annual RAMMYS Honors celebrated the bravery, resilience, and determination of local restaurant and beverage industry innovators, with honorees including Virginia Ali of Ben’s Chili Bowl, Linda Roth, and Ruth Gresser of Pizzeria Paradiso, among others.

**FILE** Ward 8 special election candidates Mike Austin, Sheila Bunn, Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner Salim Adofo and panel moderators at a Ward 8 candidates forum in May at Sycamore & Oak. (Ja'Mon Jackson/The ��app)

The Power of the Vote: Ward 8 Special Election Important to All Washingtonians

by Micha Green July 2, 2025July 2, 2025

**FILE** Former President Joe Biden is battling an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. (Earl Gibson/The ��app)

Biden Faces Aggressive Cancer Battle

by Stacy M. Brown and Micha Green May 19, 2025May 19, 2025

Actor Robert Hooks, founder of the DC Black Repertory, is the 2025 Helen Hayes Tribute awardee. (Courtesy of Robert Hooks via Instagram)

Helen Hayes Honors Barrier-Breaking Actor, D.C. Native Robert Hooks

by Micha Green May 19, 2025May 19, 2025

Getting Ready and Healthy for the Cookout, Summer Fun

by Micha Green May 7, 2025May 7, 2025

The inaugural Preakness Festival (May 10-17), featuring DJ D-Nice on May 14, bridges custom with innovation, showcasing the beauty, breadth, diversity and magic of Maryland. (Courtesy photo)

Inaugural Preakness Festival Extends Beyond Horse Racing, Promotes Economic Opportunity, Unity

by Micha Green May 7, 2025May 7, 2025

Models participate in the fashion show part of Pearl and Ivy Educational Foundation, Inc.’s 15th annual Pink Hat Tea Scholarship Fundraiser Luncheon at the Westin Downtown DC on April 27, themed “Crowns and Couture.” (Micha Green/The ��app)

Pearl and Ivy Educational Foundation Empowers Youth with 15th Annual Pink Hat Tea

by Micha Green April 30, 2025April 30, 2025

White House Correspondents’ Association President Eugene Daniels addresses the crowd during the association's annual dinner on April 26 at the Washington Hilton in Northwest D.C. (Micha Green/The ��app)

2025 White House Correspondents’ Dinner Celebrates Journalism and Free Speech

by Stacy M. Brown April 28, 2025April 29, 2025

**FILE** Then-President Barack Obama (center) introduces Pope Francis (left) to D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser in 2015. (Courtesy of Bowser via X)

Faith

Pope Francis Dies at 88: Nation, DMV Residents Remember First Latin American Pontiff

by Stacy M. Brown, Richard D. Elliott and Micha Green April 21, 2025April 21, 2025

“Loving v. Virginia” tells the story of Richard and Mildred Loving, a couple whose fight for love led the landmark Supreme Court decision that struck down laws prohibiting interracial marriage. (Courtesy of the Estate of Grey Villet)

Virginia Opera Premieres Important Historic Tale with ‘Loving v. Virginia’

by Micha Green April 16, 2025April 16, 2025